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Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Las Vegas, NV(Vegas, NV Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#101
Specialty Rank
$59,675
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#101
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2803113139
NRMP Code:
2028280C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
7
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Jo-Lawrence Martinez Bigcas
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
245
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
30%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$59,675
PGY-1
$61,707
PGY-2
$63,644
PGY-3
$66,314
PGY-4
$68,827
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Las Vegas, NV
Metropolitan Area
Vegas, NV Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
87(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$319K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
27.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
343K
Median Age
47 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.66
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
257 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
72%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$59,675
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$68,592
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2803113139
NRMP Code:
2028280C0YOG
Total Positions:
7
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jo-Lawrence Martinez Bigcas
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 2/14/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
245
Min Step 2 Score:
245

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2028280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Primary Teaching Site:
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Contact Person:
Candyann I Humphries

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
15
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
245
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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